An antique Chinese white porcelain vase. Late Qing dynasty, before 1912. Hu-shaped vessel with red-glazed figurative handles. The body is garnished with a polychrome transfer-printed scene of a deer pack in a mountain landscape. Deer were considered supernatural creatures in premodern China, and they appear frequently in scenes of immortals and magical lands. This motif is called Bai Lu, One Hundred Deer. Bai Lu is a homonym for Bailu, the economic, cultural, and social benefits that could accrue during the course of an official career. The theme can thus be read as a wish to attain a position in government. Qianlong seal mark on the bottom. Collectible Oriental Asian Porcelain Decor, Jingdezhen Ware, Pottery And Ceramics.

Dimensions: Overall size: H 19 in. All measurements are approximate.